by Michael Lyons
From the gastronomical heights of a grilled hot dog to the "oohs" and "ahhs" of watching fireworks, Independence Day brings with it, through good times and challenging times, moments of reflection, relaxation, and appreciation.
In addition to all the more traditional...well...traditions, movie lovers have certain "go-to" movies for July 4th. Each of them brings memorable, patriotic quotes that are perfect for the day.
Here are some of the familiar and not so familiar that can help with your Fourth festivities:
"Liberty's too precious a thing to be buried in books...Men should hold it up in front of them every single day of their lives and say: I'm free to think and to speak. My ancestors couldn't, I can, and my children will."
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
"Be careful, Mr. Dickinson. Those who would give up some of their liberty in order to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety."
- 1776 (1972)
"You yell barracuda, everyone says, 'Huh? What? You yell shark, and we've got a panic on our hands on the Fourth of July."
- Jaws (1975)
"Patriotism swells in the heart of the American bear."
- The Muppet Movie (1979)
"I want, what they want, and every other guy who came over here and spilled his guts and gave everything he had, wants! For our country to love us, as much as we love it!"
Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
"He makes me melt like a popsicle on the Fourth of July."
The Little Rascals (1994)
"Perhaps it's fate that today is the 4th of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom... not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution... but from annihilation. We are fighting for our right to live. To exist. And should we win the day, the 4th of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day the world declared in one voice: "We will not go quietly into the night!" We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!"
- Independence Day (1996)
"Oh my god! You look like the Fourth of July. Makes me want a hot dog real bad."
- Legally Blond 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
and, of course...
"I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy
A Yankee Doodle do or die
A real live nephew of my Uncle Sam
Born on the Fourth of July!"
- Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
So many more movies out there - all of them watchable, quotable and perfect for Independence Day.
Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy Fourth of July!
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